Thank you for
your interest in my Chinese brush painting correspondence course. Here are
the guidelines and terms and conditions. Please fill out the application
form below and any questions you may have. and we
will be contact you.
GENERAL COURSE
GUIDELINES
OBJECTIVES:
The objective of James Tan's correspondence courses is to raise the general
understanding and standards of Chinese brush painting and to promote and
further develop Chinese culture.
COVERAGE:
Classes will be conducted by mail and email in a step-by-step tutorial
fashion designed to increase students? skill and interest in the art of
Chinese brush painting. Major topics include:
1. Both
traditional and Lingnan schools of Chinese brush painting techniques.
2. Fundamental theories underlying Chinese brush painting to include
proper use of brush, proper use of ink and color, and the techniques of
copying and imitating and composition.
3. Subjects: flowers, birds, animals, landscapes, vegetables, insects and
fish.
CLASSES:
Classes will be conducted by correspondence, using Chinese painting samples
provided by the instructor. Students will enroll in an initial 3-month
period of instruction, and, if so desired, may extend in monthly increments
thereafter, giving 30 days notice to insure continuity.
PROCEDURES: Upon receipt of registration and payment, the instructor will
forward the student homework for the first 2 months: 2 sets of 6 sample
paintings each (3 small and 3 medium) to the student. At the end of the
first month, the student will return the first 6 paintings, together with
[1] the work the student has done and [2] questions for the instructor. Upon
receipt, the instructor will [1] correct the student work, [2] address the
student questions and [3] forward the next set of 6 paintings. If the
student elects to continue beyond the initial 3 month period, the student
will notify the instructor by the end of the second month and (upon receipt
of payment) an additional 6 sample paintings will be provided. This
procedure will continue as long as the student is enrolled. If the student
decides to terminate, all sample paintings will be returned to the
instructor.
TERMS AND
CONDITIONS
TUITION AND LENDING OF PAINTING
SAMPLES
TUITION:
US$360 for the first three months of enrollment and US$120 for each month
thereafter, payable by check or money order or by a Pay Pal account.
EQUIPMENT AND
SUPPLIES: Students must provide their own painting equipment and supplies.
Upon request, the instructor will provide a list of needed supplies and a
list of suppliers.
LENDING OF
INSTRUCTOR CHINESE PAINTING SAMPLES:
The
instructor Chinese painting samples will be sent to the student in a
cardboard mailing tube provided by the instructor.
To minimize
the possibility of damage, the samples must not be removed from the sealed
plastic envelopes UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES.
The student
shall use the mailing tube to return the sample paintings and the
homework. Questions for the instructor may be included with the homework
or sent via email.
Samples will
be sent by registered mail at the instructor expense and returned to the
instructor by registered mail at the student expense.
ALL PAINTING
SAMPLES REMAIN THE PROPERTY OF THE INSTRUCTOR AND MAY BE CIRCULATED ONLY
AMONG CURRENT STUDENTS WITH THE SPECIFIC PERMISSION OF THE INSTRUCTOR.
NOTE:
Borrowers of painting samples are responsible for keeping them CLEAN and
FREE OF DAMAGES. In case of any loss and/or damages to the sample's),
borrower shall compensate the instructor appropriately.
please select any of the following options
Class 3* Basics
Chinese Brush Painting
This
intensive course with Chinese brush painting Master James Tan
will introduce and demonstrate the basics of Chinese brush painting,
including painting techniques and the proper use of equipment and
materials (brushes, ink, colour, paper and Chinese stamps). Subjects to
be taught will include flowers, small and large birds, and basic
landscapes. Participants will be instructed on how to hold the brush
properly and the use of various brush strokes; on how to create
backgrounds and on proper wash techniques. In addition to instruction
and demonstrations, participants will have the opportunity to create
their own work and to receive personalized instruction.
Master Class4* " Chinese Landscape Painting"
This
intensive course with Chinese brush painting Master James Tan will
introduce students in experience the Oriental approach and dynamic
energy or " ch'i ". "ch'i" is a breath of heaven, spirit, vital force
and the vivifying principle.
The other techniques required to achieve the
mystical beauty, majesty and serenity of the contemporary Chinese
landscape. You will learn to render mist-laden mountains, eloquent
trees, shimmering waterfalls and other elements that enhance the mood
and atmosphere of your piece while being mindful of dynamic composition,
texture, colour and value to create poetic and powerful paintings. You
will be guided through the process with in-depth demonstrations and
individual attention.
Master
Class 6* The 4 Seasons Landscape or Flower & Birds
The Lingnan
school of Chinese brush painting is acclaimed world-wide for its
freshness and vibrancy of colour and spirit, bringing a new richness,
depth and creative energy to the traditional styles of Chinese brush
painting. This exciting course will cover the techniques for painting
the the four seasons flower and birds.
Or the four
seasons landscape. James Tan will introduce students to the techniques
required to achieve the mystical beauty, majesty and serenity of the
contemporary Chinese landscape. You will learn to render mist-laden
mountains, eloquent trees, shimmering waterfalls and other elements that
enhance the mood and atmosphere of your piece while being mindful of
dynamic composition, texture, colour and value to create poetic and
powerful paintings.
Each step
will be thoroughly explained and demonstrated by master artist and
teacher James Tan, and will include discussion and practice in
composition, brush handling, colour, imitating and copying life, and
acquiring a foundation in correct technique.
Master
Class 7* Flower & Birds
Lotus, Peony, Iris, Orchid, Rose,
Sunflower and more.......
The
Lingnan school of Chinese brush painting is acclaimed world-wide for its
freshness and vibrancy of colour and spirit, bringing a new richness,
depth and creative energy to the traditional styles of Chinese brush
painting. This exciting course will cover the techniques for painting
the exquisite Lotus, as well as Peonies, Wisteria, Iris, Chrysanthemum
and the sublime Orchid. You will learn to
paint a variety of
delightful small birds, which breathe life and character into your study
of nature, and you will start to develop the significant skill required
to achieve the brilliant flashes of goldfish in water. Each step will be
thoroughly explained and demonstrated by master artist and teacher James
Tan, and will include discussion and practice in composition, brush
handling, colour, imitating and copying life, and acquiring a foundation
in correct technique.
Master Class 8*
Create your own Painting Mixed Media
This
8-session intensive course with Chinese brush painting Master James Tan
will introduce students how to the used the brush painting techniques
and other elements that enhance the mood and atmosphere of your piece
while being mindful of dynamic composition, texture, colour and value to
create poetic and powerful paintings. You will be guided through the
process with in-depth demonstrations and individual attention. to do and
to create your own work.
Master Class 9* Lotus
World
This
intensive course with Chinese brush painting Master James Tan introduce
the lotus flowers and birds to students, and how to the used the brush
painting techniques and other elements that enhance the mood and
atmosphere of your piece while being mindful of dynamic composition,
texture, colour and value to create poetic and powerful paintings. You
will be guided through step by step to process with in-depth
demonstrations .
Also
please tell me which subject you wish to learn first.
